El Monte, California
Once a thriving city, El Monte’s heavy reliance on auto dealerships has resulted in some more recent struggles. Three of the bigger dealerships were forced to close down. Aside from that, the city continues to struggle with finances. In fact, 22% of the population lives in poverty while the average commute time is 30 minutes.
Albany, Georgia
Over the past few years alone, Hurricane Irma and a destructive tornado have ravaged Albany. This resulted in tremendous damage and ruined crops. Aside from that, the city has a major problem with crime and poverty. A third of Albany’s population is currently living in poverty.